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Bag of basil
Published: 10/2/2007 9:07 PM
Last Modified: 10/2/2007 9:07 PM


What would you do with a bag of basil?

A green-thumbed friend gave me a gift better than roses - a big bag of basil.

She was cutting back her enormous basil plant from her herb garden, and knew I was in need.

My own basil didn't suffer -- it had a quick death in July after caretaker neglect. So all summer I've depended on the kindness of friends and the offerings of strangers to give me enough basil for pesto, salads and pasta.

Last week I broke down and bought some from the grocery store, and I couldn't believe the price: $4 for a teeny, tiny package.

The bag my friend gave me would cost at least $20 at the grocery store. So I'm putting it to good use. Tonight it's going into a spinach tortellini with tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

Tomorrow, who knows? What would you do with a big bag of basil?


Reader Comments 4 Total
shortcake (5 years ago)
The dog walked his happy behind all over my basil last weekend and ruined it all. I hate buying basil at the grocery.
Cathy R (5 years ago)
Basil jelly. I've always wanted to try it. I imagine it's in the same vein as pepper jelly. If I get ambitious I'll make the jelly, I've got three huge basil plants, otherwise it's pesto for the freezer.
sarah hart (5 years ago)
What a good friend! :) Actually, I gave you that because I found the copy of "A Short Guide to a Happy Life" by Anna Quindlin. You, my friend, are also a good friend.
P.S. I'm making basil chicken this weekend. Wish me luck.
sue jeffrey (5 years ago)
i freeze mine. It is good in cooking for
quite awhile.
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Food Writer Nicole Marshall Middleton joined the Tulsa World in May 1993 after graduating from Oklahoma State University. She has covered crime, city government and general assignment beats during that time - but mostly crime. But when she isn’t at work, Nicole is a devoted food hobbyist. She enjoys meal planning and cooking with her husband, Steve, every day of the week and on holidays it’s a family affair. When the opportunity to become the food writer at the Tulsa World presented itself in the summer of 2011, Nicole jumped at it. She is excited to explore a new side of Tulsa and make the transition from crime to cuisine. .

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